Theater Talk: There's always something new going on, on stage

This week it's a new play by Subversive's Kurt Schneiderman called TALES OF THE DRIVEN, new choreography by HAMILTON choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler in CATs at Shea's, a fairly new adaptation of Richard Wright's NATIVE SON at the Paul Robeson, and new staging for TUCK EVERLASTING at the Theater of Youth.

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This week's Theater Talk (02.08.2019)

TALES OF THE DRIVEN at Subversive Theatre brings a troupe of actors in direct confrontation with the church, but not without a few "Renaissance Faire" rousing good times.

TUCK EVERLASTING, play by Mark J. Frattaroli based on the book by Natalie Babbitt, presented by Theatre of Youth. Through Feb 10, Sat & Sun at 2. Allendale Theatre, 203 Allen St. (884.4400). www.theatreofyouth.org

THE KILLING OF A CHINESE BOOKIE, a world premiere stage adaptation of the film written by John Cassavetes, presented by Torn Space, directed by Dan Shanahan. Feb 15-Mar 9, Thu-Sat at 7:30, plus Mar 10 at 7:30. 612 Fillmore Ave. www.tornspacetheater.com

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